Thrustmaster TH8S Shifter Add-on User manual

PS5™ / PS4™
Xbox Series / Xbox One
PC (Windows 10/11)
User Manual
Carefully read
the instructions provided in this
manual before installing the product, before
any use
of the product and before
any maintenance. Be sure
to follow the safety instructions. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in accidents and/or damage.
Keep this manual so that you can refer to the
instructions in the future.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. BOX CONTENTS...........................................4
2. FEATURES ....................................................5
3. INFORMATION REGARDING THE USE OF
YOUR PRODUCT ..................................................6
4. INSTALLATION ON A SUPPORT...............11
Mounting the shifter on a table, desk or
shelf .............................................................12
Adjusting the gear shifting resistance.....15
5. INSTALLATION ON PS4™/PS5™................18
6. INSTALLATION ON XBOX ONE/XBOX
SERIES ................................................................21
7. INSTALLATION ON PC...............................24
8. MAPPING ON PC ........................................28
9. FAQS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT ..........29

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An additional element to complement your racing
equipment, the TH8S Shifter Add-On shifter has
been designed for a realistic racing experience, with
its H-pattern (7+1) shift plate and ergonomic “sport-
style” shift knob.
This manual will help you install and use your
TH8S under the best conditions. Before getting
started racing, carefully read the instructions and
the warnings: they will help you get the most
enjoyment out of your product.

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1. Box contents

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2. Features
Gear stick
H-pattern (7+1) shift plate
Mini-DIN/USB port for use on console or on PC
Gear shifting resistance screw
Mounting clamp
Mini-DIN/mini-DIN cable for use on console
USB-C/USB-A cable for use on PC

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3. Information regarding the use of
your product
Documentation
Before using this product, carefully read this
documentation again, and keep it for future reference.

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Electric shock
-
Keep this product in a dry place, and do not expose
it to dust or sunlight.
- Respect the direction of insertion for connectors.
-
Use the connection ports according to your platform
(console or PC).
- Do not twist or pull on the connectors and cables.
- Do not spill liquid on the product or its connectors.
- Do not short-circuit the product.
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Do not disassemble this product, do not attempt to
burn the product and do not expose the product to
high temperatures.
- Do not open up the device: there are no user-
serviceable parts inside. Any repairs must be carried
out by the manufacturer, a specified agency or a
qualified technician.

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Securing the gaming area
-
Do not place any object in the gaming area which
may
disrupt the practice of the user, or which may
provoke an inappropriate movement or an interruption
by another person (coffee cup, telephone, keys, for
example).
-
Do not cover the power cables with a carpet or rug,
blanket or covering or any other item, a
nd do not
place any cables where people will be walking.
Connection to a non-Thrustmaster racing wheel
Never connect TH8S directly to a racing wheel made
by a brand other than Thrustmaster, even if the mini-
DIN connector is compatible. By doing so,
you risk
damaging TH8S and/or the other brand’s racing
wheel.

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Injuries due to repeated movements
Using a shifter may cause muscle or joint pain. To
avoid any problems:
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Warm up beforehand, and avoid lengthy gaming
periods.
- Take a 10 to 15-
minute break after each hour of
gaming.
-
If you feel any fatigue or pain in your hands, wrists,
arms, feet or legs, stop playing and rest for a few
hours before you start playing again.
-
If the symptoms or pains indicated above persist
when you start
playing again, stop playing and consult
your doctor.
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Make sure that the shifter’s base is properly
mounted,
in accordance with the instructions set out in
this manual.
Product to be handled only by
people 14 years of age or older.

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Pinching risk in shift plate openings
- Keep out of the reach of children.
-
When playing a game, never place your fingers (or
any other parts of your body) in the openings in the
shift plate.

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4. Installation on a support
Before each use, verify that TH8S is still
properly
attached to the support, in accordance with the
instructions set out in this manual.

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Mounting the shifter on a table, desk or
shelf
- Place the nose of the shifter on a table or other flat
surface.
Mounting is optimized for supports such as tables,
desks or shelves from 0.04 – 1.6” / 0.1 –
4 cm thick,
via the mounting clamp .
The mounting clamp is not removable.
For use in a cockpit, install the shifter on the cock
pit’s
shelf using the mounting clamp .
0.04 – 1.6”
0.1 – 4 cm

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- To tighten: turn the wheel counterclockwise.
- To untighten: turn the wheel clockwise.

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To avoid damaging the mounting clamp or
the
support,
stop tightening (i.e. turning the wheel
counterclockwise) when you feel strong resistance.

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Adjusting the gear shifting resistance
- Using a large flat-head screwdriver (not included),
access the screw located in the lower right section of
the shifter’s housing.

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- To slightly increase the resistance: turn the screw
clockwise.
- To slightly decrease the resistance: turn the screw
counterclockwise.

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Two full turns are enough to go from one extreme to
the other.
To avoid damaging the system:
- Stop
tightening the screw when you feel strong
resistance.
- Stop untightening the screw if the gear
stick
becomes loose and wobbly.

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5. Installation on PS4™/PS5™
On PS4™/PS5™, TH8S
connects directly to the
Thrustmaster racing wheel base.
Make sure that the
racing wheel base features a built-
in shifter connector
(mini-DIN format).
*Not included

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Connect the included mini-DIN/mini-DIN cable to the
mini-DIN port on TH8S, and to the built-in shifter
connector (mini-DIN format) on the Thrustmaster racing
wheel base.
Connect your racing wheel to the console.
*Not included

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The list of PS4™/PS5™ games compatible with
TH8S
is available at:
https://support.thrustmaster.com/product/th8s/
This list is updated regularly.
For some games, you must install the latest available
updates in order for TH8S to be
functional. To do so,
you must be connected to the Internet.